September 25, 2017
Saturday night I had the immense pleasure of revisiting historic Tuckaway. During the early years of the 20th century, Tuckaway was the home of “scientific palmist” Nellie Simmons Meier, and her husband, the noted fashion designer George Philip Meier. During their residency, the upscale bungalow... read more
September 23, 2017
“Electricity hung in the air.” Yes, it is a worn out cliché but there is simply no better way to describe Friday’s opening night of “Fun Home” at Phoenix Theatre. There was a great deal of anticipation emanating from the sold-out audience because it was... read more
September 20, 2017
If you are an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops concert devotee and were present Saturday at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, along with the sold-out audience for “The Golden Age of Broadway: Rodgers & Hammerstein, you would have thought you died and were in musical theatre heaven.... read more
September 19, 2017
The first time I saw “La Cage Aux Folles” was via a national tour production in 1984 at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco. The farcical musical written by Harvey Fierstein with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman is based on the play by... read more
September 18, 2017
When 12-year old Amelia Wray was cast as young Alison in the Phoenix Theatre regional premier of “Fun Home,” a buzz spread throughout Indy’s theatre community about her stunning audition. There was also a consensus that she was perfect for the role as small Alison... read more
September 17, 2017
I am just one of many who are absolutely delighted that former resident and Phoenix Theatre actor-director Suzanne Fleenor has returned to Indy. She’s here to direct five-time Tony Award® winning “Fun Home,” which opens the Phoenix Theatre’s 2017-2018 season Friday, Sept. 22 and plays through... read more
September 7, 2017
In early August, there was a great deal of concern and many questions asked throughout the performing arts world when it was announced that the 30-year old Theatre on the Square (TOTS), a beloved arts organization founded by Ron Spencer, was temporarily closing its doors.... read more
August 30, 2017
Last year, my Klein & Alvarez Productions collaborator, Dustin Klein and I presented a preview of “Calder, The Musical,” which was the #1 Best-Selling show of IndyFringe16, As you can imagine, I was obviously preoccupied. And though I did see a few shows, I did... read more
